Family, friends, and the public are invited to join in honoring and remembering the life and legacy of Detective Christopher N. Skrobot on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703.
Due to limited parking and significant attendance, expect intermittent traffic delays and road closures during both events
Detective Skrobot’s burial will be held privately.
(Bear, DE 19701) The New Castle County Division of Police has arrested 41-year-old John Warhop of Bear in connection with a series of indecent exposure and lewdness incidents.
On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 4:25 p.m., Officers were dispatched to the area of Songsmith Drive and Carvel Lane following reports of a male with his pants down, exposing himself to passing motorists. Witnesses provided a description of the suspect’s clothing, and Officers later located a matching individual near a business on Quintilio Drive.
While Officers spoke with the suspect, another victim came forward, reporting that Warhop had also exposed himself in front of a business in the 400 block of Governors Place. This portion of the investigation was handled by the Delaware State Police.
John Warhop was taken into custody and transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was charged with crimes investigated by both agencies.
• Three misdemeanor counts of Lewdness
• Three misdemeanor counts of Indecent Exposure in the Second-Degree
• One misdemeanor count of Disorderly Conduct
• One violation of Public Intoxication
John Warhop was arraigned on all charges at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $1,010 cash bail.
Location: Unit block of Grand Hall, Newark, DE 19711
Community: English Village Apartments
Investigation Details:
On February 8, 2005, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the unit block of Grand Hall at the former English Village Apartments, where they located the victim, Ondimu Joyner, deceased inside her apartment after being discovered by a roommate.
The investigation determined that Ondimu Joyner died as a result of blunt force trauma.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 302-395-8110 or email: Coldcase@Newcastlede.gov
The victims and families of our unsolved cases are not forgotten. Ongoing efforts by the New Castle County Division of Police and the Criminal Investigations Unit’s Cold Case Unit are being made to resolve each case. Additionally, if you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a violent crime or has lost a loved one to sudden death and needs assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)395-8000.
If you’d like to report information anonymously, Delaware Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit organization that offers cash rewards of up to $5,000 for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest. Be sure to retain your Tip ID and password to follow up, provide additional details, or claim a cash reward. Submit a tip by calling 1-800-TIP-3333, visiting www.delawarecrimestoppers.com, or using the P3 Tips mobile app.
